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  • Go here: http://www.myfitnesspal.com/measurements/edit You'll see the "starting weight" and green "change" buttons, and you can add weigh-ins by previous dates.
    in Is there a way to edit begining weight? Comment by roxannima May 2011
  • No, they're talking about calorie deficit. For example, if you need 2500 calories to maintain, don't try to reduce that amount to under 1500 in the hopes that you'll lose weight, because you likely will instead send your body into starvation mode and NOT lose anything.
    in more than 1000cals remaining?? Comment by roxannima April 2011
  • I heard about it on an episode of "How I Met Your Mother"! lol If it hurts everywhere, then that means it was a full-body workout, which is great for losing weight. If you enjoy it, keep it up! Sounds like tons of fun.
    in Krav Maga Comment by roxannima April 2011
  • I try to choose the items without the *asterick as often as possible, since those are the ones from MFP. If it has an *asterick, it was entered by another member. When I do choose those, I look to see how many other people have confirmed its accuracy; that helps too. Just a couple of things to keep an eye out for. Hope…
    in Are the food diaries accurate? Comment by roxannima April 2011
  • I bought the Biggest Loser scale by Taylor on sale at Target. It kind of looks like this: http://www.amazon.com/Taylor-Lithium-Digital-Readout-Instant/dp/B0045AUJZW/ref=sr_1_31?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1301786936&sr=1-31 It gets specific to .2 pounds, which I like (many cheap ones just do .5 pounds). Funny thing though: be…
    in what kind of scale should I get? Comment by roxannima April 2011
  • My feet tend to go numb on the elliptical as well, and I've lately noticed my knees feel like they need to crack but can't (if that makes sense). However, on the treadmill, my feet actually start to hurt (as opposed to just feel numb) and I often do much less on the treadmill out of boredom or the feeling that I'm not…
    in cardio machines Comment by roxannima April 2011
  • I'm sure you'll get tons of other responses to this, so make sure you just try one or two things each day or even each week to see what fits best for YOU. That's the most important part is finding something you enjoy and that makes you feel a difference. Here are some of the things I've found works for me: Timing is all…
    in workout tips please Comment by roxannima March 2011
  • If you're paying attention to your target heart rate and not overdoing it in weights, then your workouts are likely successfully burning off stored fat. If you're working out just to burn off the day's calories, then you'll end up in a vicious cycle. It's important to fuel your body (yes, with calories, but we're talking…
    in why exercise Comment by roxannima March 2011
  • I agree with the banana suggestion - I eat one about 45 minutes before a workout, or just after. I also find Vitamin Water Zero to be a really good bounce-back after a workout, especially if it was heavy on cardio. It's got just enough of a boost to get you going, and it's not filled with unnecessary sugar (if you're sure…
    in Ladies: What to eat after a workout Comment by roxannima March 2011
  • If it's just 5-15 mg I honestly wouldn't worry about it. But if you start to go 40-50 or more over, then I'd worry. Sugar turns into fat, and obviously we don't want more fat when we're trying to lose weight. Sugar also has tons of other harmful effects on our body (here's one article I found via Google:…
    in Too Much Sugar. Comment by roxannima March 2011
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